Deter and

Disrupt Piracy

ABOUT US

The European Union Naval Force (Op Atalanta) Somalia - Operation Atalanta was launched on 8 December 2008 and is conducted in accordance with United Nations Security Council's resolutions. The Operation has been extended by the European Council until December 2018 and has the following objectives:

Protects vessels of the World Food Programme (WFP) and other vulnerable shipping.

Deters and disrupts piracy and armed robbery at sea.

Monitors fishing activities off the coast of Somalia.

Supports other EU missions and international organisations working to strengthen maritime security and capacity in the region.

For more information about our mission, our deployed units and chain of command please visit the link below. In this section there is also information about the Maritime Security Centre Horn of Africa. Read more